Adventure Holidays In Latvia

Large parts of Latvia are covered by forests and the country has over 12,000 small rivers and over 3,000 lakes. Made up of mostly fertile, low-lying plains with some hills in the east, the highest point in Latvia is the Gaizinkalns, which stands at 312m. An inlet of the Baltic Sea , the shallow Gulf of Riga is situated in the northwest of the country. The capital city Riga is located on the shores of this inlet, where the Daugava River flows into it. Latvia 's sole national park, situated in the Gauja river valley east of Riga , contains all types of forest that exists in Latvia . There are a number of nature reserves, three of which are situated in the Kurzeme region in western Latvia .

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Latvia ’s largely unspoilt landscape offers good opportunities for hiking, particularly in national parks and protected areas that feature caves, rocks and dense woods. Rivers and lakes on the country’s coast are home to water sports enthusiasts, and boating and canoeing are widely practised on the rivers and lakes.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN LATVIA

Best spots for water sports

Canoeing is popular on the Gauja, Salaca and Abava rivers and in the Latgale lakes region, while the River Gauja is a popular location for boating.

Best spots for hiking & trekking

Gauja National Park is the country’s top spot for hiking and trekking, while other spots include Kemeri National Park and the Amber Trail along the western coast of Courland .

Best spots for skiing & snowboarding